Speciality: Boechera systematics and Flora of the Southwestern US. Patrick is currently the curator of the NMSU Dept of Biology Herbarium (NMC). In June (2014) he will move to a full time position in conservation and land management with the Chicago Botanical Garden (but stationed in the Las Cruces, NM).

Speciality: Selenia and Leavenworthia (Brassicaceae) evolution and classification. Lillis is employed as an environmental consultant and botanical specialist in northern NM. In June 2014 she will take over as curator of the NMC herbarium.